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ICL launches Peters Professional Canna+ Fertilizer System for cannabis growers
ICL, a global company in specialty minerals and professional fertilizers, has introduced the Peters Professional Canna+ Fertilizer System, which is designed specifically for North American cannabis cultivators growing in a controlled environment. This new system... more »
New director of product development at Proven Winners
Proven Winners welcomes Noah Derohanian as the new director of product development. In this role, he will be centered on only sending the best quality plant material to propagators to ensure success from the greenhouse... more »
IFPA, AmericanHort lead legal fight against DOL’s H-2A rule
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and AmericanHort, alongside several other agricultural organizations, have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), challenging new H-2A regulations. The lawsuit claims the rule is unconstitutional,... more »
Proven Winners posts 2024 scholarship winners
Proven Winners continues to support the future of the green industry, and recently announced the winners of its 2024 scholarship program. The recipients were chosen for their passion for the industry and demonstrated excellence in... more »
AmericanHort provides guidance, resources to growers impacted by Hurricane Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, growers are grappling with the impacts. The storm’s destructive toll included winds that downed trees and floodwaters, which forced evacuations and lengthy power outages and killed 200 people in... more »
Purdue research aims to improve tomato farming nationwide
Indiana ranks third in the U.S. for tomato production, and Purdue University’s Tomato Organic Management and Improvement (TOMI) project is working to boost that ranking. Purdue professor Lori Hoagland recently secured a $3.5 million grant... more »
Annuals: Preparing ahead of the growing season
Here are some tips from Geoffrey Njue, Extension educator at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, to help growers prepare for the start of the annual growing season. It is important to start clean. Remove weeds in... more »
Sakata opens Woodland Innovation Center
Sakata America Holding Company Inc. (SAH), a subsidiary of Japan-based Sakata Seed Corporation, has officially opened its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility, situated on 219 acres in Yolo County, consolidates... more »
When it comes to controlling ornamental plant growth, growers have options
Growers have options when trying to control ornamental plant growth. These include the cultural practices of watering, fertilization and environmental control, as well as the application of plant growth regulators (PGRs). “In Europe where there... more »
Plantpeddler, Syngenta Flowers offering pre-release of new begonia series
Plantpeddler and Syngenta Flowers have announced the pre-release of a new begonia series, offering U.S. growers a chance to trial the iCandy begonias ahead of the official 2026 launch. The iCandy series features five colors,... more »
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